research Disorders of the Scalp and Hair
Different scalp and hair disorders are more common in certain ethnic groups, with the most common being androgenetic alopecia, which is treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride.
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research General Dermatology: Comprehensive Overview of Dermatological Conditions
The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
research Obstetric Dermatology
The document concludes that managing skin conditions during pregnancy is important and requires specialized care.
research Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Autoimmune Diseases: A Critical Review of the Association and the Application of Personalized Medicine
Type 1 diabetes often occurs with other autoimmune diseases, and personalized treatment based on genetics can improve outcomes.
research Shock: A Possible Presenting Manifestation of Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type II
Shock can be an early sign of Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type II.
research Challenges, Progress, and Prospects of Developing Therapies to Treat Autoimmune Diseases
More precise, personalized therapies are needed for autoimmune diseases.
research Evaluation of the Relationship Between Alopecia Areata and Viral Antigen Exposure
Hepatitis B virus exposure may be linked to increased risk of alopecia areata.
research Lupus and Pulmonary Nodules Consistent With Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia Induced by Carbamazepine
Carbamazepine may cause lung problems and lupus-like symptoms, which can improve after stopping the drug.
research Neurosarcoidosis Occurring 6 Years After Onset of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease
VKHD and sarcoidosis may share a common cause.
research Increased Risk of Alopecia Areata in Patients With Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Korean Nationwide Population-Based Study
People with autism are more likely to develop alopecia areata than those without autism.
research Cushing's Syndrome Complicating Pemphigoid Gestationis
Careful management of steroid use is crucial in pregnant women with bullous pemphigoid to avoid complications like Cushing syndrome.
research Genetics of Diabetes in Childhood
Certain genes are linked to type 1 and type 2 diabetes in kids, and changes in these genes can also cause other diabetes-related conditions.
research Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I Chain-Related Gene A Polymorphisms and Extended Haplotypes Are Associated with Familial Alopecia Areata
Certain genetic markers, especially the MICA gene, are linked to alopecia areata.
research Alopecia Areata: A Comprehensive Review of Pathogenesis and Management
New treatments for Alopecia Areata show promise but need to be more effective and affordable.
research Adrenal 21-Hydroxylase Gene Mutations in Slovenian Hyperandrogenic Women: Evaluation of Corticotrophin Stimulation and HLA Polymorphisms in Screening for Carrier Status
The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.
research Dermatoses of Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.
research Dermatoses of Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause specific skin conditions that need correct diagnosis and treatment to protect both mother and baby.
research Summaries of Papers on Dermatological Conditions Conducted in 2008
Herpes gestationis is linked to certain antigens, atopic eczema affects T cell populations and may be eased by breastfeeding, higher doses of anti-androgen treatment can improve androgenic alopecia, topical minoxidil increases hair thickness, long-term methotrexate therapy can cause liver fibrosis in psoriasis patients, and Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus patients aren't at higher risk for autoimmune disorders.
research Alopecia Areata Is Associated With MICA and an Extended HLA Haplotype
Certain genes are linked to the risk of developing Alopecia Areata.
research Alopecia Areata: Clinical Review and Treatment Approaches
Alopecia Areata has no guaranteed treatment for hair regrowth, but options like corticosteroids and minoxidil are used, with future research focusing on genetic and immune therapies.
research Ulcerative Colitis and Total Alopecia in a Mother and Her Son
A mother and son both had ulcerative colitis and alopecia, suggesting a genetic link in autoimmune disorders and successful treatment with cyclosporine.
research Alopecia Areata: Medical Treatments
Some treatments for autoimmune hair loss work, but JAK inhibitors like tofacitinib are promising for regrowth.
research Dermatoses of Pregnancy: Clues to Diagnosis, Fetal Risk, and Therapy
The document concludes that specific itchy skin diseases during pregnancy have varying fetal risks and treatments, including corticosteroids and other medications.
research Drug Discovery for Alopecia: Gone Today, Hair Tomorrow
Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
research Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Presenting as Erythroderma
A woman with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus had widespread skin symptoms triggered by medication and sunlight, which improved with specific treatments.
research Skin Diseases in Pregnancy
Pregnancy can change skin disease severity, with some conditions improving and others worsening, and treatment should balance benefits and fetal safety.
research Autoantigen Discovery in the Hair Loss Disorder, Alopecia Areata: Implications of Post-Translational Modifications
New protein changes may be involved in the immune attack on hair follicles in alopecia areata.
research A Clinical Study of Cutaneous Manifestations in Patients with Thyroid Disorders
Thyroid problems are linked to various skin issues, and checking thyroid health is important for people with certain skin conditions.
research Selected Topics in Pediatric Hair Loss
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are key for pediatric hair loss disorders, and addressing the emotional effects on children is important.
research Results of 60-Second Timed Hair Counts in Women Aged 20–60 Years
The 60-second timed hair count is a reliable and simple way to measure hair shedding at home, showing older women tend to shed more hair than younger women.